Program Details

Graphic Design School: Cambrian College Faculty: Art and Design Degree: Diploma Field of Study: Art/Art Studies, General Design and Applied Arts, Other Design and Visual Communications, General Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia Graphic Communications, General Graphic Communications, Other Graphic Design Description: Graphic design is creative and strategic visual communication. The graphic designer researches, plans and creates an optimum design in response to a specific client or market need, and one which can be effectively understood and retained by the consumer. The designer creatively manipulates media, space, type, image and colour using strategic design principles. The designer selects and controls project reproduction methods, paper, media and software, while maintaining effective client communication, respecting budgets, and meeting deadlines. With growing market demand for design professionals, today's graphic designer is flexible and balanced in traditional art skills as well as in state-of-the art computer software. The designer is able to see his/her work progress from concept sketch to final printed, web-based or electronic form. Graduates typically find employment in both the public and private sectors. These include design studios, advertising agencies, web and new media developers, architectural firms, educational institutions and government agencies. Website: Graphic Design at Cambrian College Length: 3 Year(s) Careers: 4 career(s) Admission Requirements Prerequisites: These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school. Grade 12 English For graduates of the new curriculum (OSS): Ontario Secondary School Diploma (30 credits) or equivalent or mature student status, including: - any grade 12 English (C), (U) or (M) Recommended: - credits in Visual Arts and/or Media Arts - computer competency in relevant software For graduates of the old curriculum (OS:IS) Ontario secondary School Diploma (30 credits) or equivalent or mature student status, including: - any 2 senior level English (general or advanced) Recommended: - credits in Visual Arts and/or Media Arts - computer competency in relevant software Additional Requirements Applicants are required to complete a questionnaire and submit a portfolio, in hardcopy or digital format, for review. The portfolio should contain five creative and artistic works which showcase the applicant's creative, artistic and technical abilities. Pieces to be considered can be from the following disciplines: drawings (still-life, figure, landscape, technical or interior), paintings (in colour), photographs (colour or black and white/digital or conventional), sculptures, ceramics or three-dimensional work, computer-generated work (design, typography, animation, etc.), or web-based work. Where no portfolio exists, applicants are required to contact the Program Coordinator. Additional Admission Requirements: Portfolio Deadlines: Application Deadline Start Date February 1, 2012 * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.